Kia Rio: Spark Plug: Inspection
| [On vehicle inspection] |
| 1. |
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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| 2. |
Remove the spark plug.
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| 3. |
Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is normal.
If the electrode is wet, check the damage and electrode gap as
below.
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| [Component Inspection] |
| 1. |
Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug.
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| 2. |
Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an
ohmmeter.
If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the
electrode gap.
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| 3. |
Check the spark plug electrode gap.
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
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Spark Plug: Specification
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR6B10E
Gap
0.9 ~ 1.0 mm (0.0354 ~ 0.0394 in.)
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Spark Plug: Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
[1st Method]
1.
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See also:
Oil Pump Unit (OPU) Inspection
OPU Problem Inspection Procedure
1.
TEST OPU GROUND CIRCUIT: Measure resistance between OPU and chassis
ground using the backside of OPU harness connector ...
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1.
Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition
switch OFF.
2.
Close all doors except the engine hood, and then lock all d ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the battery sensor connector.
3.
Remove the battery ...
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